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100 1 _aNorthend, Mary Harrod,
_d1850-1926
245 1 0 _aHistoric doorways of Old Salem
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated from photographs by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-28
508 _aSteve Mattern, Amber Black and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Historic Doorways of Old Salem" by Mary Harrod Northend is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an insightful exploration of the architectural beauty and historical significance of doorways in Old Salem, Massachusetts, particularly emphasizing the craftsmanship of notable artisans like Samuel McIntire. The book celebrates the cultural heritage of the town through its remarkable doorways, tying them to the stories and lives of the influential figures and residents associated with them. The opening of the text begins with a foreword that paints a vivid picture of the nostalgic appeal and historical richness of Salem's doorways, suggesting their connection to the city's maritime past and architectural evolution. It introduces the idea that doorways are not merely functional structures but significant elements of personal and social identity, representing the character and style of the homes they adorn. The initial chapters delve into the evolution of doorways in Salem, discussing their architectural features, historical relevance, and the artistry involved in their design, thereby setting the stage for a more in-depth examination of specific houses and their unique entrances in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1926
653 _aArchitecture, Colonial
653 _aDoorways
653 _aArchitecture -- Massachusetts -- Salem
653 _aSalem (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68614
999 _c109418
_d109418